by Brian England | Apr 24, 2014 | Auto Questions
When it comes to rattling noises, we’ve gotten a few questions and comments from Mini Cooper owners like these: Why is my Mini Cooper making a rattling noise? My Mini sounds like a diesel it rattles so loudly. Any ideas? My Mini has developed a rattling noise from the...
by Brian England | Apr 15, 2014 | Car Problems & Repairs
While I was parking my Mini, the steering abruptly became very heavy. What is going on? While driving in a hilly area near my home, I suddenly lost the power steering function and had to haul on what felt like 60 lb. weights to get the wheel to respond. This all...
by Brian England | Mar 31, 2014 | Auto Questions, Car Problems & Repairs, Car Safety
My Check Engine light is on but I am not having any symptoms. Is it ok to keep driving? We’ve done quite a few blogs on this issue, but it is so common that people really should know what to do as well as a few of the things that can cause the problem. In...
by Brian England | Mar 22, 2014 | Car Problems & Repairs, Industry-Wide Topics
Are you having a problem with the proper operation of your Mini Cooper door or window? If so, you aren’t alone. We’ve discovered a few common problems that some of our Mini Cooper owners have experienced that can be resolved by removing the door panel...
by Brian England | Mar 15, 2014 | BA Auto Care News
It’s probably a good idea to start out this blog post talking about me and maintenance; it’s a constant challenge. Here are some examples: I’ve owned a home as a single woman for 13 years, and I’ve only had my furnace inspected and cleaned about 3 of those years. Yes,...